Murray to face Robredo in Shenzhen final

Andy Murray has set up a clash with Tommy Robredo in the final of the Shenzhen Open in China.

Andy Murray of Scotland

British second seed Andy Murray has reached the semi-finals of the ATP Shenzhen Open. (AAP)

Second-seeded Andy Murray rallied from a set down to beat Juan Monaco of Argentina and reach the final of the Shenzhen Open in China.

The Brit advanced with a 2-6 6-3 6-0 victory on Saturday to set up a meeting with fourth-seeded Spaniard Tommy Robredo of Spain in Sunday's final.

From 3-3 in the second set, Murray won nine straight games to beat Monaco in one hour and 42 minutes.

Robredo overpowered sixth-seeded Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-1 6-4.

In the third set, Murray dropped just four points on serve and converted all three of his break points. In the final, he will be bidding for his first title since his Wimbledon triumph in July 2013.

Robredo hit 10 aces and converted four of his seven break points to beat Giraldo in 70 minutes.


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